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Floatwing Houseboat

A company in Portugal called "Friday”, have presented the Floatwing, a prefabricated floating houseboat that can be made to order and delivered almost anywhere in the world. The house has low impact on the environment, it uses materials and technologies that reduce its carbon footprint and lower its energy needs, in fact, when charged, the house is self-sufficient for at least seven days. It features a fully equipped kitchen, AC, wine cellar, a barbecue on the upper terrace, and a pellet stove to keep you warm on cold days. It is solar powered by two small outboard motors, letting you move it around easily, and wake up in a different place every day. With a fixed width of 20 feet and lengths ranging from 30 to 60 feet, the possibilities are almost endless, choose a romantic gateway for two or a mobile house in the middle of a lake for the entire family or a group of friends.



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THE RAY PLANTATION RETREAT - Image

THE RAY PLANTATION RETREAT

Nestled amidst the serene hills of Alibag, India, lies The Ray, a splendid plantation retreat designed by Architecture Brio in collaboration with landscape architect Kunal Maniar. This architectural gem seamlessly blends into its natural surroundings, offering breathtaking views of the lush landscape and the Arabian Sea. Divided into two linear pavilions crafted from Dhrangadhra limestone, The Ray exudes a sense of tranquility and elegance. The deep-set steel-framed...
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CASA CORTEN | BY MARCIO KOGAN - Image

CASA CORTEN | BY MARCIO KOGAN

We bring you another stunning piece of architecture by revolutionary Brazilian architect Marcio Kogan. We have shown you the amazing Paraty house, now we show you "Casa Corten" located in Sao Paulo, Brazil. The house gets it´s name from it´s facade made of Corten weathering steel, giving it a stable rust-like appearance when exposed to the weather for several years. The interior has an impressive combination and interplay of glass, wood and stone. Other ...
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THE CORNWALL RETREAT

A surfer’s dream perched above the sea, The Cornwall Retreat feels less like a house placed on the landscape and more like one grown from it. Conceived as a natural extension of the rugged Cornish coastline, the home is tactile, understated, and deeply connected to its surroundings. From the street, the timber clad exterior sits quietly among neighbouring gables, respecting the rhythm and scale of the village. Step through the entrance, however, and the...
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